Can /spoiler be used to hide non-pg references, or statements that may "invite flaming"? (with a warning of course).I'd like to use it to post my opinions that people (or overzealous mods *jokes*) would most likely disagree with,contains sarcasm, etc.

What exactly is trolling? Some of the things that you mentioned in the rules I have never even heard about.

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Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:49 pm

Tha Housefox

Mr. Sunshine

Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:48 pmPosts: 5857Location: The nth plane

Re: Forum Rules

Trolling is saying something specifically for the purpose of making others angry. At least, that's how I understand it.

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Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:52 pm

Retinq

Joined: Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:27 pmPosts: 69Location: Hungary

Re: Forum Rules

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. The noun troll may refer to the provocative message itself, as in: "That was an excellent troll you posted". While the word troll and its associated verb trolling are associated with Internet discourse, media attention in recent years has made such labels subjective, with trolling describing intentionally provocative actions outside of an online context. For example, mass media uses troll to describe "a person who defaces Internet tribute sites with the aim of causing grief to families."

Source: WIKIPEDIA I remembered it as a useless site, but times are changing. I found almost everything there i was looking for. (Irrelevant:I also found a slang dictionary.)

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. The noun troll may refer to the provocative message itself, as in: "That was an excellent troll you posted". While the word troll and its associated verb trolling are associated with Internet discourse, media attention in recent years has made such labels subjective, with trolling describing intentionally provocative actions outside of an online context. For example, mass media uses troll to describe "a person who defaces Internet tribute sites with the aim of causing grief to families."

Source: WIKIPEDIA I remembered it as a useless site, but times are changing. I found almost everything there i was looking for. (Irrelevant:I also found a slang dictionary.)

Thanks for the info!! :3

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The rules have been updated. The first post has been edited. Please review the new guidelines at your earliest convenience. Updates are indicated by bold crimson text below (but not in the first post).

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Pretty much everything has been updated anywhere between a little to a lot.I think most of the updates are clarifications based on certain circumstances within the past year.Either way, it's a good excuse to familiarize ourselves once again with the rules. The Housepets! forum is a wonderful place and I hope it stays that way.

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Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:54 pm

Dissension

Totally Not Rick

Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:42 pmPosts: 8190Images: 0

Re: Forum Rules

I added bold crimson text to signify updates or additions. :)

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Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:03 pm

Forty Six & 2

Joined: Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:06 pmPosts: 466Location: On the streets, checkin out this forum on a stolen iPhone.

So I'm going to have to get rid of The Peanut and Grape fan and the Sasha King Fan sig now? And also does that solicitation rule include things for Charities like I some times posted when people where having video game marathons to raise money?

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Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:11 pm

Dissension

Totally Not Rick

Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:42 pmPosts: 8190Images: 0

Re: Forum Rules

The shipping signatures will have to go. As far as the solicitation rule, that was drafted after several incidents of people asking for donations or offering their artistic services in exchange for money. I believe notification of charity events is fine as long as you do not benefit.

Example: 'Hey, guys, Steam's donating all proceeds to charity for the next 24 hours' as opposed to 'Hey, guys, I lost my job and I need money. Please donate to my Paypal account.'

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Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:21 pm

IceKitsune

Joined: Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:35 pmPosts: 4365Location: Ohio

Re: Forum Rules

I don't understand why the shipping sigs have to go have they really cause that many problems? And does that include my Challenger01 Fan sig too?

Edit: You know I feel I need to say it maybe I'll get modded for it maybe not but I need to get this off my chest. It seems to me that The Mods or Rick or Both want to ban shipping out right. Fine if that's what you want to do then go ahead; its your forum you can do what you want, I'm not going to like it but I would comply, but if that is what you want to do (which I'm sorry to me seems to be the case here) then just do it already. It just seems to me that getting rid of the Shipping Sigs is utterly pointless and I really don't get why your even doing it.

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Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:23 pm

Sleet

Bringing Foxy Back

Joined: Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:32 amPosts: 15809Location: Nephelokokkygia

Re: Forum Rules

Some people are turned off by the shipping, really, and we don't want to scare people off. Shipping is still allowed for discussion if it's relevant to the comic being discussed, which is the main place shipping belongs anyway.

You two apparently missed the great shipping thread. It was truly a terror to behold. And there is a certain two (rather common) pairings that have a squick factor depending on the person.It is a small thing over all; not such a great burden to bear, eh?

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Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:05 pm

Dissension

Totally Not Rick

Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:42 pmPosts: 8190Images: 0

Re: Forum Rules

Effective immediately, not all shipping signatures are forbidden. Only those pertaining to a coupling considered disturbing or creepy (examples: Fido/Bino or Mr. Sandwich/Grape) are restricted; other signature images will be considered on a case-by-case basis if we get complaints about them. A refined version of the shipping rule will be added in the near future.

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Sun Oct 16, 2011 2:09 pm

TensaZangetsu

Joined: Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:53 pmPosts: 2484Images: 0Location: Meh

Re: Forum Rules

I am glad I read that part about shipping and took down my signature before any of the mods said anything.And now I just did that for no reason cuz of what I just saw above me.

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Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:22 pm

FowlJ

Joined: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:21 amPosts: 81

Re: Forum Rules

Dissension wrote:

Effective immediately, not all shipping signatures are forbidden. Only those pertaining to a coupling considered disturbing or creepy (examples: Fido/Bino or Mr. Sandwich/Grape) are restricted; other signature images will be considered on a case-by-case basis if we get complaints about them. A refined version of the shipping rule will be added in the near future.

Fido/Bino is a thing? Ew. Do not want.

Out of curiosity, though - The examples that you gave are crack pairings, and thus already violate an existing rule, don't they? What was another rule needed for?

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Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:02 pm

Sleet

Bringing Foxy Back

Joined: Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:32 amPosts: 15809Location: Nephelokokkygia

Re: Forum Rules

Presumably, borderline creepy ship banners (King and Sasha being the most popular example, considering King used to be human) that have gotten complaints will now side on the "not allowed" side rather than the "allowed" side.

Effective immediately, not all shipping signatures are forbidden. Only those pertaining to a coupling considered disturbing or creepy (examples: Fido/Bino or Mr. Sandwich/Grape) are restricted; other signature images will be considered on a case-by-case basis if we get complaints about them. A refined version of the shipping rule will be added in the near future.

so, how are mine to be classified, in my case?

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Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:40 am

Dissension

Totally Not Rick

Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:42 pmPosts: 8190Images: 0

Re: Forum Rules

They're fine.

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Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:25 am

Foxstar

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU

Joined: Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:00 amPosts: 1618

Re: Forum Rules

Sinder wrote:

you can have my grapenut sig when you pry it from my cold, dead talons

Wait. The Sinder has talons?

Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:57 am

Sleet

Bringing Foxy Back

Joined: Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:32 amPosts: 15809Location: Nephelokokkygia

Re: Forum Rules

I guess that's what you can call what a dragon has.

I'm going to miss the randomized shipping bar Zander and I made, but it's for the best. Don't wanna creep no one out. *giggles*

I find it interesting to note that this quote you are in contention with contains only a reference to valentine's day and Human/pet relations as creepy. Also be careful throwing around the word "hate speech" (adding "borderline" doesn't really soften the statement all that much). When people say others must be tolerant of their beliefs, I feel they also have the obligation to be tolerant of the fact that not everyone agrees with them. One can disagree and even proclaim their disagreement without being hateful.

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